2021-06-23 CC Meeting MinutesCOMMISSIONERS MEETING — 6/23/2021
Richard H. Meyer
County judge
David Hall, Commissioner, Precinct l
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner, Precinct 2
Joel Behrens, Commissioner, Precinct 3
Gary Reese, Commissioner, Precinct 4
Anna Goodman, County Clerk
Catherine Sullivan, Deputy Clerk
CAL]E'?><OUN C®UN"ll']L COMMISSIONERS'COURT
REGULAR TERM 2021 § JUNE 23, 2021
BE IT REMEMBERED THAT ON JUNE 23, 2021, THERE WAS BEGUN AND HOLDEN A REGULAR
MEETING OF COMMISSIONERS' COURT.
1. Call meeting to order
Meeting called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Judge Richard Meyer
2. Invocation
Commissioner David Hall
3. Pledges of Allegiance
US Flag — Commissioner Gary Reese
Texas Flag — Commissioner Vern Lyssy
4. General Discussion of Public Matters and Public Participation
5. Hear report from Memorial Medical Center
Jason Anglin, Memorial Medical Center CEO, presented report
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6. Approve the minutes of the June 2 and June 9, 2021 meetings
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
7. Consider and take necessary action to authorize the County Judge to sign all documents
pertaining to the American Rescue Plan Act Awards, Terms and Conditions. (DH)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
8. Consider and take necessary action to authorize the County Treasurer to sign the
extension of the Depository Services Contract between Calhoun County and Prosperity
Bank for a period of two years. This renewal will run from August 1, 2021 through July
31, 2023. (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER:
Joel Behrens, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
9. Consider and take necessary action to approve the cancellation of all Wal-Mart credit
cards held by departments and stop the usage of all Wal-Mart cards as soon as
possible. Wal-Mart cards/billings are now held by and made payable to Capital One.
Wal-Mart cards are not cost effective for the County. (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER:
Joel Behrens, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
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10. Consider and take necessary action on the road closure of the lower part of Haterius
Park Lane and only one-way traffic for upper part of Haterius Park Lane in Olivia, Texas
between the hours 2:00 pm and 12:00 am on July 4, 2021 for a fireworks display
provided the Bayside Community Church. (JB)
Ruben Castillo, Pastor of Bayside Community Church, invited all to come to
the fireworks display.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Joel Behrens, Commissioner Pct 3
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
11. Consider and take necessary action to authorize Commissioner Behrens to sign a two-
year agreement with LaWard Telephone for the Precinct 3 phone system upgrade. (]B)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Joel Behrens, Commissioner Pct 3
SECONDER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
12. Consider and take necessary action to authorize the Calhoun County Sheriff to purchase
a 2008 Ford F250 VIN IFTSX21588EE36183 (a narcotic seized vehicle) from Starr
County Motors for $6,774.89. Funds will come from the Narcotic Forfeiture Account.
(RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER:
Joel Behrens, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
13. Consider and take necessary action to declare a 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe (VIN
1GNLCDED6LR282621) as Waste. The insurance company totaled the vehicle after being
damaged in an accident. (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
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14. Consider and take necessary action to declare the attached list of items from Memorial
Medical Center as Surplus/Salvage. (RM)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
15. Accept report from the following County Office:
I. Tax Assessor -Collector — May 2021
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
Joel Behrens, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
16. Consider and take necessary action on any necessary budget adjustments. (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER:
Joel Behrens, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
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17. Approval of bills and payroll. (RM)
MMC
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER:
Joel Behrens, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
County
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER:
Joel Behrens, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
Payroll
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER:
Joel Behrens, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
Adjourned: 10:34 a.m.
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